November retail sales came in weaker than expected and rose just 0.1 percent, missing the briefing.com consensus estimate of 0.3 percent, while October retail sales was revised lower to 0.6 percent from 0.8 percent, according to the Department of Commerce.

November retail sales was 3.8 percent higher than November 2015.

Strong retail sales provide investors with a measure of assurance about spending levels in the economy.